Marva Gray Simpson Obituary
We bid farewell to Marva Gray Simpson of Esmont, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 30, 2024 at the age of 83. Marva Gray touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alexander Gray and Aurelia Anderson Gray; her husband Kenneth Simpson Sr.; and her siblings, Alexander Jr., Howard, Albert, Willie, Donald Gray, Mary Starks, Eloise Morris and Velma Ford.
She is survived by: her children, Kenneth Simpson Jr. (Margie) of Arlington, VA, Marnita Shepherd (Brian) of Charlottesville, Harvey (Lutrice) and O. Jay Simpson of Esmont; her grandchildren, Scott, Ashley, Demetrious, Ariana, Drew, Danny, Nick, Morgan, Christopher, Jordan and Khaleb; her great grandchildren, Italyia, Zaya, Nova, Ariaan, Amariaan, Liu and Leo; and her siblings-in-law, Steve Simpson of Lovingston, VA, Norman Morris (Bug) of Charlottesville, Raymond Morris of Philadelphia, PA, Frances Watkins, Etta Gordon, Cheryl Morris of Charlottesville, Secelia Kelly, Yvonne Clark of Philadelphia, PA, Elizabeth Gray, Louise Gray and Mary Simpson of Esmont. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.